![]() Dub the infected parts with alcohol with a 70% concentration. If you notice yellowish or red spots on your plant, it is getting attacked by rust. If you notice these spots, remove the affected area immediately to avoid the spread of the infection, you can also report your plant for a fresh one. Black spots on leaves characterize bacterial and fungal infections. The plant can also be affected by fungal or bacterial infections. Adding a layer of sand to the topsoil is also avoiding these pests. You can also use pyrethrum-based cures and mild liquid dish soap. The best of these pesticides are made organically, such as pepper spray and garlic. Use contact pesticides if the plant is already affected. One can also apply neem oil which is a systemic pesticide, it works by making your succulent unpalatable to pests. It is also advisable to isolate a plant the moment you notice an infestation, treating it in isolation will keep other plants from getting the pests. You can avoid infestation using natural methods such as keeping the plant healthy and well aired. Graptopetalum Superbum is susceptible to various pests, including mealybug, aphids, spider mites, scale insects, and fungus gnats can be found on the plant, and they feed on the foliage. Pruning for the growth of side shoots is known as a topping, and it increases your plant’s overall health and appearance. For example, removing dead and excess leaves can leave the plant looking fresh while removing other leaves at the bottom of the plant allows the plant to branch. Also, it can manipulate the plant’s growth in a certain way. Pruning helps to keep the plant beautiful and healthy. Plant your succulent in the new pot and place it in a bright place, keep the soil moist to ensure growth. Clip any sections of the roots that may appear diseased. Remove the plant gently from the previous pot if you are repotting, and remove the soil that clings to the roots as gently as possible to avoid damaging the roots. ![]() It is rich enough for the plant and mixed to drain quickly. You should use a commercial cactus mix for the substrate. Add some gravel to the bottom of the pot before adding the substrate it will reduce waterlogging. Often, you would be repotting because the previous pot has become too small for your plant, therefore, always ensure the pot is about four inches wider than the total width of your Graptopetalum Superbum, whether potting or repotting.Īlso, your pot should have enough drainage holes to ensure that the soil you plant pot is well-drained for this sensitive succulent. The size of the pot is vital in both potting and repotting. The best time to pot or repot your plant is in spring and summer, which is the plant’s growing season. It is recommended to wait for the new leaves to grow before feeding your Graptopetalum Superbum. Don’t forget to dilute the fertilizer to ¼ strength before providing it to your plant. You may feed fertilizer to this plant every once a year during its growing season. It also likes humidity levels of 50% – 80%. Graptopetalum Superbum prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit, although it may still survive in tolerate temperatures such as between 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit. It thrives in heat and tolerates drought. Its beautiful gray-lavender color will show in full daylight. Like most succulents, this one requires full sunlight to maintain its healthy and bloom beautifully. Photo by via Instagram Ideal Sunlight and Temperature
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